Your Weekly Dose of Relix Trivia
A Whiz of a Quiz from Dr. Dean Budnick

February 1, 2026
A Whiz of a Quiz from Dr. Dean Budnick
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Bob Weir: In Memory YouTube Playlist
Bob Weir: In Memory is a YouTube playlist highlighting iconic performances and rare moments from Relix’s archives. Celebrating a founding voice of the Grateful Dead and a lifelong musical explorer, this collection of over 100 live performances honors a legacy that continues to resonate across generations.
QUESTION 1What artist sat in with the Tedeschi Trucks Band for a version of “The Seeker” at September’s Ohana festival? |
QUESTION 2My Morning Jacket’s new acoustic record of “peaceful protest songs” includes a cover of “Love and Mercy.” Who wrote the tune, which also served as the title of a biopic about this artist. |
Holly Bowling steps fully into the spotlight across Walking With Giants Vols. 1 & 2, collecting both limited edition vinyl releases from The Relix Sessions in one bundle. Together, these records present two sides of the same project: Vol. 1 focused on Grateful Dead material recorded in a single night, and Vol. 2 on Phish selections captured across multiple venues and dates.
QUESTION 3What song opened Phish’s first-ever Mexico destination event in 2016? |

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Unleash a world of creativity with the Shashibo Grateful Dead collection: shape-shifting cubes powered by 36 hidden magnets that transform over 70 mesmerizing forms. Designed by artist Andreas Hoenigschmid, this unique collectible is more than a puzzle; it’s a tactile tribute to the improvisational energy of the Grateful Dead. Shashibo delivers a hands-on experience that blends art, geometry, and mindfulness. With its high-quality design, magnetic magic, and soothing, sculptural movement, it’s no wonder fans love the Shashibo for sparking creativity and offering moments of zen.
QUESTION 4When the Meters toured with the Rolling Stones in the mid-70s they typically took to the stage while playing this song, which was the title track of their 1975 album. |
QUESTION 5What Bob Weir/Gerrit Graham composition did Mickey Hart ask Mark Pinkus to sing in order to make his bones at the meeting when Pinkus was introduced as Rhino’s point person for Grateful Dead projects? |








